Royalties Manager

About this role

The Royalty Team performs a key role in the Music Publishing cycle, ensuring accurate and timely receipt and processing of incoming royalty distributions for onward accounting to our client base. Job Summary The Royalty Processing Manager will be responsible for the ingestion and processing of royalty distribution data from our global collection network, managing the royalty processing workflows, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis throughout, to ensure timely delivery of client statements.

Working with the wider Royalty department to maintain a smooth process from receipt of incoming royalty receipts, providing detailed review and validation of royalties processed, overseeing regular and ad hoc royalty analysis, along with carrying out revenue assurance checks, guaranteeing the integrity of reporting both internally and to our clients. This role will also be responsible for monitoring and driving comprehensive royalty processing and will liaise with internal teams to manage any queries regarding royalty data, adjustments and corrections.

Managing the Royalty Processing Team Overseeing and reporting on matching statistics Monitoring, logging and reporting on cash receipts, and tracking accompanying data, direct with third parties. Liaising with Distribution Team and Finance on processing errors. Owning and refining quality assurance checks and processes. Developing royalty analysis functions within the team, to deliver high-quality data and reporting. Collaboration with product and engineering team to continually develop tooling to support timely and accurate processes.

Demonstrated experience in royalty functions, financial analysis, or similar roles within the music publishing industry. Prior people management experience Thorough understanding of royalty processing and revenue assurance practices. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data validation and accuracy. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to manage relationships and internal collaborations effectively.

Ability to drive strategic decision-making in cross-functional forums Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in financial calculations and reporting. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced department. Knowledge of end to end publishing administration workflows, and how to address contractual nuances within royalties. Results driven, with the ability to challenge process, and define workflows Experience with writing SQL queries, along with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.